No go for local option

Senator Jeremy Miller (R), introduced an amendment to allow a local opt-in for Sunday liquor sales. He stressed the importance for border communities that lose business across state lines. Senator Metzen suggested that such a bill be heard in his commerce committee first, of course this is a bill that he chose not have heard earlier in the session.
– Not adopted

Full repeal falls short

Senator Brandon Peterson (R) offered an amendment for full repeal of Sunday sales. It is worth clicking the link above to listen to him talk about the issue. Senator Peterson clearly realizes The Volstead Act is dead and it is time to put a final nail in the coffin.
– Not adopted

No soup for you

“They’re likely to get nothing out of this session,” said Bakk, DFL-Cook. “That’s a decision that they’ll have to make, whether the growlers are worth losing the Sunday taproom sales.”MPR – May 6, 2014

The amendment was adopted, restoring Sunday sales to the Senate liquor omnibus. There was brief rejoicing until the bill author, Senator Metzen (D), had the bill tabled.Will be updated with official votes.